GErry TierNey - Associate Principal, Perkins + Will

Gerry talks about how mobility is at a transition point similar to the one a hundred years ago when the combustion engine arrived. Today as the autonomous vehicle makes it way into the mainstream we have a much more informed view of the impacts our transportation decisions will have on humanity.

Robin Chase - Founder of ZipCar

Describes making economically rational choices when you are paying for a car as you need it versus owning one.

William Clay Ford Jr. - Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company

When Bill joined the company he knew he had to drive massive change in environmental strategies for the long-term survival of the company. He not only embraces change but seeks it.

Maria Krafft - Director of Sustainability and Traffic Safety

Swedish Transportation Administration talks about "horizontal risks" we face every day in traffic. She compares these to standing on the edge of a very high building.

discusses how we need to shift policy from building new stuff to preserving what we have effectively and operating it effectively. At the same time enabling innovation.

Shin Pei Tsay - Executive Director, Gehl Institute

Shin Pei Tsay talks about how we can rethink the use of our existing public transit systems and make them work better by improving things such as frequency and information services.

Martin Eberhard - co-founder of Tesla, Inc. (Then Tesla Motors)

We asked Martin, co-founder of Tesla, Inc. (Then Tesla Motors) how the company got its name. He shared an interesting story about how it was named after the forgotten inventor Nikola Tesla who in the late 1800’s was best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system and his invention of the “induction motor.”

Amanda Eaken -Deputy Director, Natural Resources Defense Council

Amanda talks about the creating better planning metrics to create safer, cleaner, more efficient outcomes for mobility. These new metrics help to remove the barriers to creating walkable, bike-able and transit oriented choices.

Steven talks about how electric cars will be the most economic and environmental solution for cars in the near term future.

MAnuel sAez - Founder - CEO brooklyness

Personal Mobility Vehicle

Manuel encourages us to consider alternative forms of mobility. Instead of using a car all the time he asks the question does it make sense to use a personal mobility vehicle. What are the trade offs? What are the benefits ?